To: E. Aquila, J. Nomak, Fedeltà // From: E. Contari // HI-SEC

[Petitioner]

This contents of this message are a matter of national security. For the sake of Malta's internal stability, I would recommend you clear the room of all but yourselves.

Elaria pauses for a moment, allowing the message's recipients time to comply. It seems apparent she is choking back tears.

General Aquila, Overlord Nomak, Loyalties of the Fedeltà. It has been reported that, in the Chamber of Deputies at Torino, Malta, the lifeless body of Ms. Enma Loyola was discovered by a junior page of the local civilian government apparatus. Civilian presence has been removed from the area, and a one-kilometer radius around the Chamber has been cordoned off by the local militia, who have been instructed to hold their positions indefinitely.

At this time, the cause of death is unknown, but all evidence points towards the report that the corpse found is indeed that of Loyola being accurate. I- The sound on the transmission cuts out briefly as the Contari matriarch turns away from the camera in an attempt to retain her composure. I have been unable to reach Enma via her high-priority PDA. Currently, the cause of death is unknown, but Maltese-born Atlantis Manufacturing medical specialists have been summoned. At this time, I will make my way to Torino to confirm the report for myself. How we will proceed from here is up to the lot of you.

E-end of transmission.